As my last post hinted at, the Oscars are fast approaching! As a film buff, that is one of my favorite nights ever. And I’d like to pay tribute to a great entertainer, who we lost this past year. His death shocked the world and struck me deeply. To celebrate his works, I present: Meals to Pair with Robin Williams Films.
1. Mrs. Doubtfire: Dungeness Crab Salad
This quintissential San Francisco offering will get you in the spirit to enjoy this classic, set in the city Williams made his home. Almost immediately after news of his tragic passing became known, fans flooded to the San Francisco house that served as a filming location for the movie, leaving flowers and remembrances.
2. Good Will Hunting: New England Clam Chowder
I’ll be honest. I saw Good Will Hunting shortly after Williams was honored with the Academy Award for his performance in that film and…I wasn’t blown away by it. But I always figured that when I watched it again as an adult, I would “get it.” I tried watching it a few nights ago and, well, was again not blown away. I’m not sure why, but there you are. However, it’s an important movie and the setting, Boston, is a character in the film, so what better dish to enjoy while watching than a classic New England Clam Chowder?
3. Hook: “Use your imagination”
The recipe: put out some empty plates, bowls and glasses. Revel in the finest, most delicious food and drink you can imagine. This used to be Peter’s favorite game after all!
4. Aladdin: Apples from the market
Okay, okay, I know apples aren’t a meal but they are a key plot point in Aladdin! So buy some from your local market and dig in as you relive your childhood. Slice them and serve with peanut butter for a double whammy of nostalgia.
5. The Birdcage: Seafood Chowder (without the seafood)
There is a particularly brilliant cringeworthy dinner scene in this movie. The star of the dinner, other than the dialogue (or lack thereof) is the Seafood Chowder which is seafood-less.
6. Good Morning Vietnam: Vietnamese Street Food (pictured above)
This is one of my very favorite Robin Williams films. Many scenes take place on the streets of Vietnam, where one is bombarded with sensory overload, especially from the food stalls. As in so many films, the food in this movie plays it’s own role!
What film and meal combination would you add?
Eat Well, Travel Well ~ Samantha
Photo Credit
Vietnamese Street Food: Geoff Peters via Flickr
Dungeness Crab Salad: onetallchef via Flickr
Market Apples: Tony via Flickr